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Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited

Also known as: A C a V a

The advancement of education by the encouragement of the arts through the establishment and management of community groups, centres, studios and activities for the furtherance of public benefit through the visual arts.

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Activities & Mission

The advancement of education by the encouragement of the arts through the establishment and management of community groups, centres, studios and activities for the furtherance of public benefit through the visual arts.

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,017,915
Latest Expenditure
£2,207,162

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 90% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 80% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £341,360
Charitable Activities £1,423,534
Other Trading £253,021
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,207,162
Raising Funds £0
Governance £16,920
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2022
£2,017,915
£2,207,162£2,207,162£612,008£612,00822 / 0
2021
£2,093,832
£2,122,842£2,122,842£801,255£738,56922 / 0
2020
£1,879,736
£1,909,166£1,909,166£830,265£806,77026 / 0
2019
£2,200,423
£2,683,400£2,683,400£859,695£806,77024 / 0
2018
£1,817,991
£1,626,033£1,626,033£1,342,672£423,60025 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited

What does Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited do?

The advancement of education by the encouragement of the arts through the establishment and management of community groups, centres, studios and activities for the furtherance of public benefit through the visual arts.

How much income did Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited report in 2022?

Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited reported total income of £2.02m and reported expenditure of £2.21m for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited?

Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited has a program ratio of 109.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited registered as a charity?

Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 March 1984 as charity number 287894. It has been registered for 42 years.

Who runs Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited?

Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Paul Augarde. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited operate?

Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited operates across 3 areas: Essex, Staffordshire and London.

Is Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Association For Cultural Advancement Through Visual Art Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 287894.

Details

Address
ACAVA LTD
54 BLECHYNDEN STREET
LONDON
W10 6RJ
Registration Date
29 March 1984
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
287894
Charity Number
287894

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Trustees

Paul Augarde Chair
Alexandra Mathews
Alice Boff
Andrew Catcheside
Clementine Loustric
Jessica Arczynski
Jessica Longmore
Maya Kincaid
Rachel McVeagh

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • A C a V a

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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